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THE NEST SCHOOL TOWNE LAKE

17721 Lakecrest View Dr, Cypress, TX 77433 · Harris County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

THE NEST SCHOOL TOWNE LAKE is a licensed child care center in Cypress, TX, licensed for up to 225 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 20 times and investigated 10 reports. Inspectors recorded 30 citations, 9 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (8 of 30). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 7% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 4 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #63 of 72 centers in Cypress and better than 13% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 13%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#63 of 72 centers in Cypress
9High risk
14Medium High risk
7Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
30 citations from 20 inspections and 8 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 17, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 17, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 7, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 5, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 20, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 8, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 6, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 6, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 7, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundNov 25, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 10, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 6, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 1, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 24, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundJul 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 9, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundMay 14, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 5, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 12, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 7, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 4, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 31, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 23, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 9, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 3, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 28, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 16, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 1, 2024 · Assessment · citation foundMar 25, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 16, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 6, 2023 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety8
Other standards4
Caregiver conduct4
Records & paperwork4
Training & qualifications3
Supervision2
Health & medication2
Food & feeding1
Child protection1
Background checks1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJan 7, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram §746.5207(a)
An evacuation diagram was not posted in one of the classrooms used by children. Note: The operation posted the diagram during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 10, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations §746.1203(6)
Based on the information obtained, a caregiver did not set appropriate behavior expectations.
Correction verified Nov 24, 2025
HighOct 6, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Based on the information obtained, there was sufficient evidence to show that a caregiver did not practice good judgment when walking a child to their nap mat inappropriately.
Correction verified Nov 25, 2025
HighOct 6, 2025InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
A caregiver did not know the correct number of children they were responsible for during the inspection.
Correction verified Oct 17, 2025
HighAug 1, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety §746.1205(a)(5)
Based on the information obtained, caregivers did not intervene to guide a child when a child stood at the bottom of a slide and jumped off of the slide and injured themselves.
Correction verified Oct 6, 2025
MediumJul 24, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
As of today, 7/24/25 the provider has not submitted education documents showing how a caregiver meets minimum educational requirements.
Correction verified Jul 31, 2025
Medium HighJul 16, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
An infant was observed in a high chair and the safety straps were not fastened. Note: Caregiver fastened the straps during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJun 9, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
The provider has not submitted education documents showing how a caregiver meets minimum educational requirements.
Correction verified Jul 24, 2025
Medium HighJun 9, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care §746.801(11)
The operation has not provided the annual fire inspection report that was requested on May 14th, 2025.
Correction verified Jun 12, 2025
Medium HighMay 14, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
1 out of 10 employee files evaluated did not contain the skills-based CPR Training.
Correction verified May 19, 2025
Medium HighMay 14, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care §746.801(11)
Documentation showing the annual fire inspection report from the local fire marshal was not available to review upon request.
Correction verified Jun 9, 2025
MediumMay 14, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
1 out of 10 children's files evaluated was missing a completed health statement.
Correction verified May 27, 2025
Medium HighMay 14, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan §746.605(15)
A food allergy emergency plan was missing the parent signature.
Correction verified May 27, 2025
MediumMay 14, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
1 out of 10 children's files evaluated was missing an immunization record.
Correction verified Jun 6, 2025
MediumMay 14, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Staff files evaluated were missing the following information: - Photo ID or Driver's License - Documentation showing staff meet minimum education requirements - Education documents written in a foreign language were not translated to English - Employment Affidavit Form
Correction verified Jun 9, 2025
MediumMay 14, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records - Admission Information §746.603(a)(2)
Children's files evaluated were missing the following admission information: - Name, Address and Phone number of the emergency medical facility or physician. - Name, Address and Phone number of emergency contact person - Date of Admission
Correction verified May 27, 2025
HighApr 5, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
Based on the information obtained, children were observed running in and out of the restroom unattended.
Correction verified Jul 16, 2025
MediumApr 5, 2025Found during an investigationChild protection
Parent right to review video recordings of alleged incident of abuse or neglect involving parent child §746.521(8)
Based on the information obtained, the operation did not provide parents the opportunity to review an alleged incident of abuse when it was requested.
Correction verified Jul 16, 2025
Medium HighApr 5, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations §746.1203(6)
Based on the information obtained, a caregiver did not set appropriate behavior expectations when children were observed climbing on the tables and the couch and fighting with one another.
Correction verified Jul 16, 2025
HighApr 5, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
Based on the information obtained, a caregiver grabbed a child by the arm.
Correction verified Jul 16, 2025
Medium HighMar 12, 2025Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
Based on the information obtained from the operation, the skill-based portion of CPR training was not completed for the director.
Correction verified May 13, 2025
Medium HighJul 31, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
During the inspection, I observed one classroom with part of the ceiling open. I also observed another classroom with water damages to the wall and water spots on the ceiling.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2024
HighJun 9, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(5)
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver yelled at children in care.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2024
HighJun 3, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
Based on the information obtained during this investigation, the operation will be cited for a caregiver who used prohibited punishment towards a child in care.
Correction verified Jul 23, 2024
HighMay 16, 2024InspectionBackground checks
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone §745.621(a)(2)
During the initial inspection a person who calls themselves the center director did not have a background check on file while present at the operation and around children in care.
Correction verified May 28, 2024
Medium HighMay 1, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Designating Director §746.201(4)
The operation failed to designate a qualified director.
Correction verified May 16, 2024
Medium HighNov 6, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly §746.5307(a)
During the inspection the operation had not conducted the October monthly test of the Fire Extinguishers.
Correction verified Nov 7, 2023
HighNov 6, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Smoke Detectors Testing §746.5319
During the inspection the operation had not conducted the October monthly test of the smoke detector.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2023
Medium HighNov 6, 2023InspectionOther standards
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly §746.5537(a)(2)
During the inspection the operation had not conducted the October monthly test of the Carbon Monoxide Alarm Detector
Correction verified Nov 7, 2023
Medium HighNov 6, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
During the inspection the operation had not completed the monthly required fire drills for the month of October.
Correction verified Nov 7, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity225 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMay 28, 2024
DirectorBriana Brown
Phone3465507201
State operation #1785653

Common questions

Does THE NEST SCHOOL TOWNE LAKE take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are THE NEST SCHOOL TOWNE LAKE’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does THE NEST SCHOOL TOWNE LAKE accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does THE NEST SCHOOL TOWNE LAKE cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask THE NEST SCHOOL TOWNE LAKE for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Cypress, is $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has THE NEST SCHOOL TOWNE LAKE had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 9 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Oct 6, 2025: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does THE NEST SCHOOL TOWNE LAKE compare with other daycares in Cypress?

It is #63 of 72 centers in Cypress by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 13% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was THE NEST SCHOOL TOWNE LAKE last inspected?

Aug 17, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1785653 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.